Raleigh/Durham to Charleston (RDU–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Charleston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 218 mi 0h 37m nonstop 72 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and CHS, connecting options are available through 72 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
72
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
SAV ~2h 54m INT ~3h 17m JAX ~3h 22m PDK ~3h 29m ORL ~3h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,010
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → CHS
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Arriving
80%
Return
CHS → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → CHS delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Charleston is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · CHS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
218 mi / 351 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 37m to 0h 43m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance218 mi / 351 km
Flight time0h 37m to 0h 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections72 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: CHS
Full nameCharleston International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport take approximately 0h 37m to 0h 43m. The route covers 218 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from RDU to CHS. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAV, INT, JAX, PDK, ORL, VRB, SUA, CVG, TEB, ABE, BDR, APF, BCT, BKV, SRQ, IND, BED, YYZ, SFB, MEM, PSM, MHT, MMU, BTV, RSW, CAK, PUJ, PWM, YUL, LIR, SJU, DAL, BZN, ROC, SAN, CUN, PBI, IAD, ATL, AUS, DCA, SYR, IAH, BNA, CLT, TPA, MIA, SLC, BWI, JFK, HPN, EWR, DTW, FLL, MCO, STL, ORD, HVN, DFW, MDW, BOS, PHL, PVD, MSP, LGA, MSY, DEN, PIT, HOU, BDL, CMH and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CHS to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RDU to CHS

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to CHS ranges from 0 hours 37 minutes to 0 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 218 miles (351 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

72 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SAV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.